Carl Rogers Stovall ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Florida
On May 23, 1967 Private First Class Stovall was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Florida. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID | 300426 |
Service ID | 14968469 |
Name | Carl Rogers Stovall |
From | Fort Pierce, St Lucie County, Florida |
Birth Date | September 20, 1947 |
Casualty Date | May 23, 1967 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | Private First Class |
Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
Unit/Group | 196th Light Infantry Brigade, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, C Company |
Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
Location | South Vietnam, Quang Ngai province |
Burial | Hazel Cemetery, Bell Buckle, Bedford County, Tennessee |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered | Carl Rogers Stovall is buried or memorialized at Hazel Cemetery, Bell Buckle, Bedford County, Tennessee. Carl is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 20e, Line 92. |
Additional Details
Carl Rogers Stovall had some connections to the area of Bedford County, Tennessee.
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Carl Rogers Stovall was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on February 28, 1967. Stovall had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 14968469. Attached to 196th Light Infantry Brigade, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, C Company.
He was born on September 20, 1947. According to our records Florida was his home or enlistment state and St Lucie county has been included within the archival record. We have Fort Pierce listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Stovall experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 23, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Ngai province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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